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Eight coffee table books about architecture to spruce up your home décor

Flex or feign your architectural prowess by having these reads on display.
Felix Forest

Perhaps, with the exception of artwork, coffee table books are unrivalled when it comes to homewares that ooze character and offer escapism.

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Perfect for idle afternoons spent on the couch – cuppa joe in hand – a casual flip-through of one of these babies never goes astray in our books.

And what better delightfully meta-addition to your home is there than a coffee table book about architecture?

From classics like anything from the Slim Aarons’ catalogue to reads about curious hostels and restaurants by the sea, we’ve curated an edit of architecture coffee table books to inspire your next vacay accom and elevate your architectural prowess.

Eight architecture coffee table books to shop

Cover of "Accidentally Wes Anderson" showing a building in a mountain setting with a bright blue sky.

Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval, $40.75 (usually $55), Orion

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Cover of "Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style" book, beige with large "AD" text.

Architectural Digest at 100 by Amy Astley, $104.90 (RRP $180), ABRAMS

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"Book cover of 'By The Sea' by Barry Stone, featuring a modern building on a rocky shore at dusk."

By the Sea: Stunning hotels, homes and restaurants by Barry Stone, $33.25 (RRP $49.99), New Holland Publishers

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"Cover of Slim Aarons' 'A Place in the Sun' featuring a mansion with a pool and people relaxing on the lawn."

A Place in the Sun by Slim Aarons, $100, ABRAMS

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Portraits of Interiors by Alex Vervoordt, $120, Flammarion

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Aerial view of floating hexagonal pools on water, featuring one person swimming. Cover of "The Architecture of Bathing."

The Architecture of Bathing by Christine Pearson, $53.90 (RRP $75), Random House

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Book cover of "Homes for Nomads" featuring an eclectic, colorful interior with plants and vibrant decor.

Homes for Nomads by Thijs Demeulemeester and Jan Verlinde, $72.40 (RRP $99), Lannoo

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Cover of "How to Get Away" by Laura May Todd, featuring a large window with a forest view.

How to Get Away by Laura Todd May, $80.75 (RRP $115), Lannoo

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